Cervelo Aspero
For a fast-riding, road bike-leaning gravel rig, look no further than the Cervelo Aspero. Technically a gravel bike, the Aspero is built for speed and thrives on pavement and off-road. The Aspero’s stiff carbon frame offers road bike-like performance with the geometry gravel riders crave for optimal stability––a lower center of gravity, longer wheelbase than its roadie siblings, and a two-position fork for refining the geometry based on your wheel and tire choice. Predictable handling and responsiveness to pedaling input add up to a race-ready gravel machine.
Trail-Mixer is the Aspero's flip chip fork technology that offers riders a two-position, 5mm adjustment range so the fork can accommodate either 700c or 650b wheels. Spending more time on smooth gravel or pavement? Opt for a quick rolling, race-ready 700c. Desire a playful, singletrack-oriented gravel ride with more clearance? 650b suits you well.
The Aspero features a round seat post, giving riders a choice in upgrade options should they desire a dropper post. Among the options are SRAM or Shimano 1x drivetrains, wheel and tire configuration––700c or 650b, and Reserve carbon wheelsets or lightweight aluminum, depending on the build.